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Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Our graduate and professional programs at Nova Southeastern University's Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, specialization, and success.

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Application and Admission - Pick Your Program

Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know about our admission requirements and procedures for each program.

Traditional M.S.N. Program

Admission to the M.S.N. program requires the following:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), OR overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s B.S.N. and 24 months of active, independent nursing practice (not including position residencies or facility operations).
    • For those with a B.S. or B.A. in a field other than nursing, an overall GPA of 3.0 is required and satisfactory completion of NSG 5000B, Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice, prior to beginning the M.S.N. program. NSG 5000B course is only offered in the fall term.
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and the nursing degree must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Interview with the program director.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and all documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS fall admission will be August 1 and for winter admission the deadline is December 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round. 

M.S.N.-A.P.R.N. Program

Admission to the M.S.N.- A.P.R.N. program requires the following:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and 12 months of active independent clinical practice (not including position residencies or facility operations), OR overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s B.S.N. and 24 months of active independent clinical practice (not including position residencies or facility operations).
    • For those with a B.S. or B.A. in a field other than nursing, an overall GPA of 3.0 is required and satisfactory completion of NSG 5000B, Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice, prior to beginning the M.S.N. program. NSG 5000B course is only offered in the fall term.
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and the nursing degree must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted state of Florida professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • At least one year of current clinical experience (direct patient care).
  • Reside within 150 miles from the program campus.
  • Interview with the program director.
  • For applicants interested in AGACNP current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate is required.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license & curriculum vitae) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and all documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS and supplemental NSU applications for fall admission will be August 1 and for winter admission the deadline is December 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round.

B.S.N. to D.N.P. Program

Admission to the B.S.N. to D.N.P. program (Traditional M.S.N. concentrations) requires the following:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), OR overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s B.S.N. and 24 months of active, independent nursing practice (not including position residencies or facility operations).
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Writing sample in APA 7th edition format:
    • Discuss your professional and personal goals related to the DNP.
    • Discuss a problem or issue you see in your professional practice today that needs to be addressed from a DNP Perspective.
  • Two reference letters:
    • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates.
  • Interview with the program director.

Admission to the B.S.N. to D.N.P. program (M.S.N.-A.P.R.N. concentrations) requires the following:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and 12 months of active independent clinical practice (not including position residencies or facility operations), OR overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s B.S.N. and 24 months of active independent clinical practice (not including position residencies or facility operations).
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), or by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
  • Current, unrestricted state of Florida professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Writing sample in APA 7th edition format:
    • Discuss your professional and personal goals related to the DNP.
    • Discuss a problem or issue you see in your professional practice today that needs to be addressed from a DNP Perspective.
  • Two reference letters:
    • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates.
  • At least one year of current clinical experience (direct patient care).
  • Reside within 150 miles from the program campus.
  • Interview with the program director.
  • For applicants interested in AGACNP current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate is required.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license, curriculum vitae, writing sample, letters of recommendation) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and all documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS fall admission will be August 1 and for winter admission the deadline is December 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Admission to the D.N.P. program requires the following:
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s master's degree.
    • For those with a MS in a closely related field other than nursing an overall GPA of 3.0 is required and satisfactory completion of NSG 7299, Transition to D.N.P., prior to beginning the D.N.P. program. NSG 7299 course is only offered in the fall term.
  • Master's degree in nursing* or a master's degree in a related field. If the applicant's master's degree is not in nursing, the applicant must have a B.S.N.
    • *The Master of Science in Nursing degree must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Writing sample in APA 7th edition format:
    • Discuss your professional and personal goals related to the DNP.
    • Discuss a problem or issue you see in your professional practice today that needs to be addressed from a DNP Perspective.
  • Two reference letters:
    • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates.
  • Official documentation of all supervised post baccalaureate practice hours from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited school. Documentation must be from the program director of the previous post baccalaureate program and include the following information on university letterhead:
    • date
    • applicant's full name
    • university name and department
    • contact information for follow up, if necessary
    • date and title of degree earned
    • total number of preceptor-verified clinical experience hours
    • program director's signature
  • Interview with the program director.

Transfer Credits

No more than 12 graduate credits may be transferred into the DNP program from other Ph.D. in Nursing or DNP programs. Courses will be evaluated by the program director and the associate dean on an individual basis for credit towards the DNP. Their decision will be final. To be considered for credit, a course must have been taken at an accredited graduate program and be the equivalent of a course offered in the DNP program. The student must have earned a grade of B or higher in the course. Students must submit the syllabus of any course for which they are seeking credit directly to the program director. Additional documentation may be required by the program director before credit may be granted. Only courses completed prior to the matriculation in the DNP program will be considered for transfer credit.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license, curriculum vitae, writing sample, reference letters, & verification of clinical hours) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS for fall admission will be August 1 and for winter admission the deadline is December 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round. 

D.N.P. to Ph.D. Program

Admission to the D.N.P. to Ph.D. program requires the following:

  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Doctor of Nursing degree program.
  • Doctorate degree in nursing* or a master's degree in a related field. If the applicant's master's degree is not in nursing, the applicant must have a B.S.N.
    • *The Doctorate degree in nursing must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Writing sample (published or unpublished paper).
  • Two reference letters:
    • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates.
  • Interview with the program director.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license, curriculum vitae, writing sample & reference letters) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS for winter admission will be December 9. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round.

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) with Focus on Nursing Education

Admission to the Ph.D. program requires the following:

  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s master's or post master’s degree program.
  • Master's degree in nursing* or a master's degree in a related field. If the applicant's master's degree is not in nursing, the applicant must have a B.S.N.
    • *The Master of Science in Nursing degree must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or by the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
  • Current, unrestricted United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Applicants must submit a professional writing sample using APA 7th edition formatting, including headings for each section.
  • Two reference letters:
    • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates.
  • Interview with the program director.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

  • Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below:

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

  • Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license, curriculum vitae, writing sample & reference letters) directly to NursingCAS.

  • Once your application and documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS for fall admission will be August 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round.